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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Shoppers say skincare with 'unique' ingredient is 'worth every penny' for clearing spots
The mistake many beauty fans make when it comes to building a skincare routine to tackle their complexion concerns is by going overboard with 10 different products all containing different active ingredients. Quite often, a more minimalistic but carefully curated approach could be the answer. This summer, for those who are looking for fuss-free but effective skincare to use during the hot weather, celebrity-loved skincare brand 47 Skin has released a number of bundles. Not only do they take all of the confusion out of building a skincare routine, but are also 10% off for a limited time. The retailer is offering money off their two, three and five step bundles, all containing a range of products to help achieve clearer, glowing skin by reducing redness and inflammation. But the one thing they all have in common is 47 Skin's 'secret' ingredient: Silver Chitoderm. This unique ingredient creates an invisible barrier over your skin while killing bacteria and helping reduce the appearance of stubborn marks. It also locks in long-lasting hydration, is dermatologist-approved and clinically tested, designed to calm, hydrate and support visibly clearer skin. The most affordable is the 2 Step Cleanse & Protect Bundle, which contains the brand's everyday cleanser and powerhouse serum. It forms a protective layer that renews skin cells, heals scars, reduces spots and blemishes, and prevents future breakouts. Usually £53, the bundle is now £47.50. Boasting an even better value for money, the 3-Step Treatment Bundle, now £74, features both of the above products, and the 47 Skin Silver Mask, which has been a hit with stars for helping them clear their skin. Love Island's Amber Davies has gone as far as to say she's 'probably its number one fan', telling the brand she uses it 'religiously'. For those seriously looking to invest in their routine, the 5-Step Sun-Proof Bundle stars these three products, as well as their daily moisturiser and their newly-launched Daily SPF30. The lightweight, fast-absorbing SPF is designed to protect from the sun and from breakouts. It's non-sticky, fragrance-free and provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays, infrared radiation and pollution. This bundle would usually set shoppers back £140, but as part of the deal, it's currently £126. Nip+Fab is known for its regime kits from £39.95, which cater to a number of skincare concerns. Similarly, Paula's Choice brought out a four-step routine for £42 that targets breakouts. It is worth noting that only 47 Skin have the iconic Silver Chitoderm in their products. Shoppers have been seriously impressed by the brand, with one user, Jo, leaving a glowing review, which read: 'I have used 47 Skin for about six months. This is the first summer that I have not had a breakout in hot weather (I'm 52)… and my complexion is generally smoother and fresher. Very happy with 47 Skin.' Another shopper wrote: 'Currently on my 3rd month of using it and got the SPF over the summer along with the extra strength serum to use on specific problem areas (usually just the odd spot irregularly around hormonal fluctuations). It is worth every penny to find something that works and brings confidence back into your life.' Some users have expressed frustration about the packaging, though. One wrote: 'Nice, feel on skin. Hard to get the complete product out of the bottle towards the end.' While a second added: 'The products themselves are great. However the packaging leaves a lot to be desired. My cleanser will not "pump" because the trigger doesn't work properly. This is the second time this has happened.' And it's not just women impressed, either. User Jason commented: 'I've just been using this product for 5 days and already my skin feels fresh with noticeably less irritation and redness. I've had no fresh breakouts for the 1st time in years.' While Lucy penned: 'My teenage son had a break-out over the summer holidays. He had countless little red spots covering his forehead and cheeks. I bought this, and within two weeks, his face is completely clear. I would definitely recommend'
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bridgerton's Luke Newton packs on the PDA with stunning girlfriend Antonia Roumelioti as they exit the TV BAFTA Awards - days after making their romance Instagram official
Luke Newton looked loved-up as he cosied up to his stunning girlfriend Antonia Roumelioti as they departed the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday. The Bridgerton icon, 32, packed on the PDA with the model, 24, as they stepped out in the early hours following an afterparty. Luke, who was previously in a relationship with Love Island's Amber Davies' sister Jade, was seen linking arms with his new stunning partner as they headed to a waiting taxi. The Netflix star opted for a classic black suit while wearing a slightly-unbuttoned matching shirt and rocked dark shades. He risked being outshone by the brunette beauty, who flaunted her toned physique in a chic mono-shoulder purple gown. At the awards the couple made their first smitten public appearance just two days after going Instagram official. Luke appeared in very jovial spirits as he was snapped frequently beaming and cheered dedicated fans on his way inside the event, which was held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London. Earlier on Friday, Luke shared some black & white professional shots from the glitzy pre-BAFTA party hosted by Netflix and British Vogue on his Instagram grid. Among the stunning pictures, one captured the English actor stamping a passionate smooch on her cheek as they partied it all up. The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises saw a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV on Sunday, at the glitzy ceremony held in the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. Mr. Bates vs The Post Office led the big winners of the evening, scoring two more awards to add to the ground-breaking ITV show's ever-growing list of accolades. However, it was the BBC who came out on top, scoring 17 wins in total after a year of triumphant programming, in the ceremony - presented this year by actor Alan Cumming. While Netflix smash Baby Reindeer and the climactic Gavin & Stacey Christmas special also won key awards. Widely expected to claim much of Sunday evening's spotlight, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office picked up an early award for Limited Drama. Luke appeared in very jovial spirits as he was snapped frequently beaming and cheered dedicated fans on his way inside the event, which was held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London 2025 BAFTA TV AWARD WINNERS AT A GLANCE Drama Series - Blue Lights (BBC One) Limited Drama - Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) International - Shogun (Disney+) - WINNER Scripted Comedy - Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) Entertainment - Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) Entertainment Performance - Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4) Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) Factual Entertainment - Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (BBC Two) Factual Series - To Catch a Copper (Channel 4) Specialist Factual - Atomic People (BBC Two) Live Event Coverage - Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) News Coverage - BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One) Single Documentary - Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two) Leading Actress - Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) Leading Actor - Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Supporting Actress - Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Supporting Actor - Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Female Performance in a Comedy - Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) Male Performance in a Comedy - Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy) Reality - The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4) Soap - EastEnders (BBC One) Daytime - Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two) - WINNER Current Affairs - State of Rage (Channel 4) Shortform - Quiet Life (BBC Three) Sport - Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport) Children's Non Scripted - FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids) Children's Scripted - CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (CBeebies) The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards saw a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV on Sunday, at the glitzy ceremony held in the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall and presented by Alan Cumming Mr. Bates vs The Post Office led the big winners of the evening, scoring two more awards to add to the ground-breaking ITV show's ever-growing list of accolades (Toby Jones, Monica Dolan and Alan Bates pictured) The night began with Jessica Gunning collecting the award for Best Actress after winning accolades for her portrayal of crazed stalker Martha in Richard Gatt's hugely successful Netflix drama Baby Reindeer Accepting the gong from Russell Tovey and Daniel Mays, producer Patrick Spencer said: 'We could only film this because Polly Hill at ITV saved us from getting cancelled and this story only had the impact it did because the people who watched it stood up as one and demanded action with such rage, that the government had no choice but to respond. 'Our show didn't change the law, the people of this nation did. They showed in their response to Mr. Bates vs The Post Office that our country cannot abide liars and bullies.' He added: 'May it be a warning to those who are supposed to have our backs, that they better not abuse their power. 'When accepting this award, we would like to go on record that being trusted by the post-masters to tell their story has been the greatest privilege of our lives.' ITV went on to claim a Special Award, presented by Baroness Floella Benjamin - for its work in commissioning Mr. Bates vs The Post Office. Urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government to rush through arranged compensation payments for affected former postal employees, ITV boss Kevin Lygo said: 'Hurry up and pay these people what they are due.' The night began with Jessica Gunning collecting the award for Best Actress after winning accolades for her portrayal of crazed stalker Martha in Richard Gatt's hugely successful Netflix drama Baby Reindeer. Danny Dyer then forced the BBC to do some quick editing, after he let slip several swear words during his acceptance speech for best Male Performance in a Comedy. The actor, 47, won his first BAFTA for his role as Lee in Mr. Bigstuff, and allowed his excitement to get the better of him in his typically expletive-laden speech. After first saying: 'F***ing hell, I'm choked up', the EastEnders star then shared a sweet and hilarious tribute to Mr. Bigstuff writer and his co-star Ryan Sampson, which led him to turning the air blue once more. Danny said: 'But I got to dedicate this to Ryan Sampson. One of the greatest things to come out of Rotherham. Which is not saying much. 'But one of the best actors this country's ever produced, I'm telling you. Never done the same thing twice. Which is not something I can say. 'He wrote this part for me, so you know... I'm getting choked up again, f**k me. So you won this for me mate, I really appreciate it, thank you so much.' He finished by addressing his two daughters Dani, 28, and Sunnie, 18, who were sat in the audience and took the opportunity to swear one last time, declaing: 'Girls, Sunnie and Dani. I've done it girls, I've f***ing done it!' However, the BBC were less than impressed by the star breaking the watershed, with host Alan being forced to say: 'I've been asked to apologise for the naughty language there.' And when the moment was aired just an hour later, the broadcaster made sure to trim down Danny's speech and cut out all of his curses. Alan later accidentally let slip a swear word of his own, while presenting the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship award to journalist Kirsty Wark. The Scottish star suffered an unfortunate blunder by mistakenly introducing the award as the 'b*****d fellowship', and upon realising his error, the mortified actor let loose yet another swear, as he sheepishly muttered: 'Oh f*** me!' The Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. It was a special night for Ruth Jones, who accepted the award for female Performance in a Comedy after playing the iconic Nessa for a final time in December's Gavin & Stacey finale Kirsty was honoured for her unwavering dedication and unmatched legacy in the world of news and current affairs broadcasting. It was also a special night for Ruth Jones, who accepted the award for female Performance in a Comedy after playing the iconic Nessa for a final time in December's Gavin & Stacey finale. Accepting the award from Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, she said: 'I really wasn't expecting this, so I wanted to thank the wonderful cast. 'Huge thank you to the BBC, such a fantastic institution which I am so proud to have worked with so many times.' Turning to her writing partner, Ruth added: 'The person I would like to thank most is my dear, kind and talented friend James Corden, with whom I have shared this astonishing journey for 17-years and without whom Vanessa Shanessa Jenson would not have existed.' Hinting at the potential of a new TV project with James, she said: 'I love you James, I love writing with you. Long may it continue.' However the show suffered disappointment in the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment category, with blind comedian Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Strictly Come Dancing waltz beating Smithy's wedding to the accolade. Scooping one of the biggest awards of the night, British star Marisa Abela won the Leading Actress accolade for her starring role in BBC hit Industry. Collecting her award, the tearful actress said: 'I've been filming Industry for about six years now and (production company) Bad Wolf and HBO, the fact that they let us carry on after season one is mental.' She also said she booked the BBC series, about a group of young finance graduates, in her first year of drama school and said the role of Yasmin 'changed my life' as she has gone on to play the late singer Amy Winehouse in the film Back To Black. Over in the category for Leading Actor, Rivals star David Tennant - one of the favourites for the award - lost out to Lennie James for his starring role in BBC show Mr Loverman. A shocked Lennie admitted he hadn't prepared a speech, as he 'didn't think this was coming my way'. It was the second award of the night for Mr Loverman, with Lennie's co-star Ariyon Bakare winning the Supporting Actor gong earlier that night and giving an emotional speech that moved much of the audience. Popular BBC show Would I Lie To You claimed the Entertainment Programme accolade, with stars Lee Mack, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell causing the audience to crack up with their usual witty banter. David said: 'We have been nominated eight times but this is the first time we have won. They actually abolished the category we were nominated for last year and so we thought next year we would be nominated in news, maybe a short-form drama on something that Prince Andrew has done.' Robert Rinder and Rylan Clark also found themselves among the winners, with BBC show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour winning the Factual Entertainment award. Elsewhere Joe Lycett beat Stacey Solomon, Romesh Ranganathan, Claudia Winkleman, Graham Norton, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly to the Entertainment Performance award for Channel 4 show Late Night Lycett. Meanwhile, Glastonbury won its first TV BAFTA in an astonishing 33-years for the BBC's extensive Live Event Coverage of the event at Somerset's Worthy Farm. EastEnders also got in on the act, with the long-running BBC flagship claiming the award for Best Soap as it celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary. The broadcasting giant claimed another gong courtesy of BBC Breakfast, with the morning show winning its first ever TV BAFTA for their Post Office Special. The glitzy ceremony also saw powerful musical performances from pop stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan, marking Jessie's first TV performance in six years. And award-winning concert violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami performed Apple Tree for the In Memoriam tribute to the TV stars that passed away this year.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Critics slam 'glib', 'vulgar' and 'ludicrously lavish' Great Gatsby musical - and claim West End adaptation is 'disrespectful' to F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jazz, feathers, glitzy flapper dresses and roaring party anthems are all on the menu in the latest Great Gatsby musical adaptation on the West End. But it seems the glamour has not been enough to wow critics, many of whom have slammed the production at the the London Coliseum - starring Amber Davies and Corbin Bleu - as 'glib', 'vulgar' and even 'ludicrously lavish'. Some even claimed it was 'disrespectful' to the original F. Scott Fitzgerald novel the play, also a book by American playwright Kait Kerrigan, is based on. Giving it two stars out of five, Clive Davis of The Times found it 'big, brash, noisy and oddly one-dimensional'. Elsewhere, offering the same score, Claire Allfree hit out at the 'screechy clodhopping musical that amps up the Roaring Twenties clichés at the expense of anything Fitzgerald had to say about class, money and the scissoring chasms between appearances and reality' in the Telegraph. And ranking it only one star, The Guardian 's critic Arifa Akbar found that 'despite the glut of vocal and visual crescendos, the peaks of the story flatline'. Not all were underwhelmed, however, as The Stage, offering a generous four out five praised it as a 'feat of spectacle and seduction'. Meanwhile, dishing out three stars, the Mail 's Veronica Lee enjoyed how the set design elevated a dazzling array of scenes. The production is running from April 16 to September 7. In February, the complete casting for the West End production was revealed. Joining the previously announced Jamie Muscato as Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann as Daisy Buchanan are Corbin Bleu as Nick Carraway, Amber Davies as Jordan Baker, Joel Montague as George Wilson, John Owen-Jones as Meyer Wolfsheim, Jon Robyns as Tom Buchanan and Rachel Tucker as Myrtle Wilson. Adapted from the beloved historic novel, The Great Gatsby follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quest to win back the heart of married socialite Daisy Buchanan, his former flame. It's been revered for its commentary on class, Prohibition-era America and portrayal of the Jazz Age. This musical adaptation arrives in London following its 2024 Broadway premiere, where it won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design. Clive Davis found that where the original novel is 'concise, understated and allusive', this adaptation is reportedly - not. 'It's not the cast's fault that they struggle to bring the characters to life. Jamie Muscato brings steely charm to the role of the enigmatic businessman who plays master of ceremonies to the revellers that drift from one party to another on what Fitzgerald called 'that slender riotous island',' he penned. 'But beyond scattering the phrase 'old sport' in all directions, this Gatsby is little more than a loner with a taste for yearning power ballads and a spot of tap-dancing.' Elsewhere, Corbin Bleu's Nick Carraway was a touch too 'cheeky chappie'. However, the Times critic enjoyed the striking set design and found the music to be 'in mood is closer to Billy Joel than George Gershwin, and no worse for that'. TELEGRAPH Rating: Claire Allfree's general feeling was that this gtlizy adaptation 'pounces on the party vibe and misses almost everything else'. Writing for The Telegraph, she offered: 'A more ambitious creative team might have turned The Great Gatsby's keening lyricism, elusive spirit and sheer tragic beauty to its advantage. 'Instead, we get a screechy clodhopping musical that amps up the Roaring Twenties clichés at the expense of anything Fitzgerald had to say about class, money and the scissoring chasms between appearances and reality.' THE GUARDIAN Giving the production only one star out of five, Arifa Akbar of The Guardian felt that 'no amount of Charlestons from a fine cast can put the fizz into this'. She felt that while the cast is clearly competent, especially as vocalists, the musical as a whole 'looks sterile for the lack of emotional drama around it'. 'Fitzgerald's central couple fizz with charisma on the page, lighting up every room with their smiles, but here they are smoothed to two dimensions, as slick and empty-eyed as those of Doctor TJ Eckleberg's in the advert that looms behind them,' she added. 'That is no fault of the cast – the mood is simply too perky, the pace brisk and breezy, the story's heart subsumed by the mission to put on a high-octane musical.' Writing for the Independent, Alice Saville found that while the musical is visually stunning - and the cast vocally competent - there is a lack of a 'basic level of respect for F Scott Fitzgerald's elegy for the Roaring Twenties, or an understanding of what makes it more than an excellent theme for a hen do'. 'This take on The Great Gatsby was a flop on Broadway,' she added. 'Perhaps London audiences are more likely to be wowed by a level of all-American fireworks not seen on the West End since 42nd Street. But I suspect not.' THE STAGE The Stage praised the musical's portrayal of a 'classic story of dashed American dreams' as 'an impressive glitzy romcom musical'. 'Visually, the show is stunning. Paul Tate DePoo III's scenic and projection design is all sumptuous Roaring Twenties, meticulous in its detail,' the review read. 'A truly staggering number of picture-perfect scenes glide in and out, and there is always something fresh to see, a new variation. 'Lighting from Cory Pattak is equally masterly, bringing intense atmospherics along with some retina-frying climactic effects. Linda Cho's costumes are to die for.' It admitted that 'literary purists' likely won't be pleased - but broader audiences will be delighted by the production. Writing for What'sOnStage, Alun Hood found the production to be stellar on a technical level - but a touch 'glib' when it comes to the plot itself. 'There's seldom a moment where it's clear why there needed to be a musical of The Great Gatsby beyond the fact that it was there and already spawned a couple of movie versions,' he wrote. 'The plot, which fizzles only periodically into life, probably suits the screen better than the stage, though Bruni's gleaming production, simultaneously garish and elegant, sometimes approaches the cinematic. The storytelling is rudimentary.' DAILY MAIL Rating: The Mail's Veronica Lee found that while the production is lavish and opulent - it's not the perfect day out for Fitzgerald purists. 'Marc Bruni's dazzling production of The Great Gatsby opened on Broadway last year and now – with a mostly British cast – bursts into life in the West End,' she wrote. 'But while the musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel about money and class looks like a million dollars, the creators still struggle to overcome the essential problem of the work: none of the leading characters are likeable, not even narrator Nick Carraway (Corbin Bleu), who may not be nasty or vapid but is still (whisper it) a bit of a sap. 'Paul Tate dePoo III's scenic and projection design and Cory Pattak's lighting create a dazzling array of scenes, conjuring up the 1922 Long Island mansions of old-money socialites Tom and Daisy Buchanan (Jon Robyns and Frances Mayli McCann) and their party-loving new neighbour Jay Gatsby (Jamie Muscato), who has made his fortune from bootlegging and is determined to win Daisy's heart. 'Gatsby in famous film incarnations by Robert Redford and Leonardo DiCaprio is enigmatic. Muscato captures the character's cool detachment, and has a beautiful singing voice in a production that sounds terrific (even if the songs are as ephemeral as the green lamp at the end of Daisy's dock). 'McCann and Rachel Tucker, as Tom's mistress Myrtle, also impress in their solo numbers. 'The creators (script by Kait Kerrigan, Jazz Age-infused music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Nathan Tysen) have taken a few liberties with the novel, so it may not be an evening for hardcore Fitzgerald purists. 'Instead, the show focuses on the Gatsby-Daisy love story, with mere nods to the novel's more nuanced examination of the dark side of the American Dream. But while it may not fully engage one's emotions, this is a Show with a capital S. It looks fabulous. It has a talented ensemble for the big set pieces – and it offers a lot of bang for its (and your) buck.'
